Bill Sponsor
House Bill 7204
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 15, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jun 15, 2020
Latest Action
Jun 15, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7204
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
California
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to examine and report on the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of such networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries.

Such report shall include (1) an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities; (2) a discussion of the degree to which such providers have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks; and (3) an estimate of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in mobile service and communications equipment, mobile devices, and mobile operating systems and software.

Text (1)
June 15, 2020
Actions (2)
06/15/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/15/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 4:18:14 AM